baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190810227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: ZAGER ROBERT EDGAR
Filed: 1908-05-11
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 10,227. Zager, R. E. May 10, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Motor road vehicles.-The main frame of a motor road vehicle is mounted on four-wlreeled undercarriages pivoted thereto and propelled singly or collectively by a single engine, the wheels being mounted on axles which all swivel for steering on the undercarriage frame. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the vehicle with the body removed, Fig. 6 shows an end view, and Fig. 7 a section of one of the undercarriages. In each undercarriage, a bolster 22 supports the main frame by means of the fifth wheel 20, 21, and is formed with four downwardly extending members 24, in each of which a sleeve forming a bearing for a wheel axle is swivelled. Each member 24 is formed with a step 34 extending inwardly and forming supports for a rectangular frame 35 provided with a central cross-beam 37. A universally-jointed king pin 38, which serves as the driving-shaft, is journaled in the cross-beam 37 and bolster 22, and also forms a pivot for a rectangular frame 39, the ends of which project through slots in the ends of the frame 35 so as to limit the swing of the frame 39. The motor is adapted to drive all the wheels of the vehicle through the longitudinal shaft 44, in line with the crank - shaft, forward or reverse bevel - gearing 45, 47, vertical shafts or king pins 38, worm gearing 50, 51, chain gearing, and shafts 41 journaled in the frame 39, the shafts 41 being connected by universal joints and telescopic shafts to the wheel axles. The frames 39 are adjusted for steering by ropes 80 connected to a cross-shaft 78, which may be rotated in either direction by bevel-gearing 69, 72 from the shaft 44. Adjustment of the frame 39 first causes the axles to swivel in the frame 35 until the limit is reached, when the whole undercarriage turns about the king pin. The bevelgearing is all controlled by separate hand-levers, so that the undercarriages may,drive independently.
Patent GB-190811526-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Performing Conjuring Tricks.
Inventor: PARKER JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1908-05-27
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 11,526. Parker, J. S., and Goldston, W. May 27. Conjuring - apparatus.-Cards &c. are made to appear, vanish, or be changed in a picture frame. The card is placed in a slide E at the back of a picture frame A provided with a mount B in which is an aperture C. The slide is placed by hand in the position shown, and is retained by a bolt H until a cord I is pulled whereupon a spring F draws the slide in front of the aperture C. A rubber buffer G deadens the sound.
Patent GB-190816621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Electric Motors.
Filed: 1908-08-06
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 16,621. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Allgemeine Electricitõts-Ges.]. Aug. 6. Motor control systems.-A number of electric motors, or groups of motors, adapted to drive simultaneously a common load, are started by independently and successively connecting each motor, or group, to the source of supply. At each step in the acceleration of the motors, power is applied to the motors successively until all the motors receive power. The object of this is the avoidance of current shocks such as occur on simultaneously starting or accelerating a number of motors. Time relays are employed to govern the circuits of certain of the motors. The Figure shows the system applied to control three single-phase shortcircuited motors 1, 2, 3. Electromagnetic switches 4, 5, 6 and 8, 9, 10 are governed by a master controller and two time relays 12, 13 having different and preferably adjustable time-constants. The damping-devices on these last allow the relays to open immediately they are energized, but delay their closing. The usual control cable may be provided to enable a number of groups, as shown, to be operated simultaneously. On moving the master controller to position I, connexion is momentarily made between the contacts 14, 19 to energize the relays. These therefore open, but immediately commence to close, the relay 12 which governs the switch 9 being arranged to close before the relay 13 governing the switch 10. In position I, connexion is made between contacts 14, 15 and 14, 16, closing the switches 4, 8 and connecting the motor in series with the lowest voltage winding of the secondary of the transformer 7. After periods determined by the setting of the time relays 12, 13, the circuits of the switches 9, 10 are successively closed, so connecting the motors 2, 3 into parallel with the motor 1. In position II, connexion is made between the contacts 14, 15 and 14, 17, and in position III between contacts 14, 15 and 14, 18, to close the switches 8, 5 and 8, 6 respectively, thus independently connecting the two higher voltages of the transformer secondary in series with the motor 1. Between positions I and II and positions II and III, the relays 12, 13 are momentarily energized as before, and, while the master controller remains in each position, these relays ensure that the power shall be supplied to the motors 2, 3 in succession after the closing of the circuit of the motor 1.
Patent GB-190817696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Projectiles for Ordnance.
Inventor: LANNEAU LEON DUVIGNAU DE
Filed: 1908-08-22
Granted: 1908-10-22
Abstract: 17,696. Lanneau, L. D. de. Aug. 24, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Fuses for projectiles.-Relates to caps or covers for nose fuses, and to tools for removing the same. A rigid metal cap ; c is provided with a collar d, which is either formed in one with the cap or is firmly secured to it, and the cap is attached to the projectile by crimping its edge f over a collar e which may be formed on the projectile a, or on the fuse b, or on a ring clamped between the projectile and the fuse. A tool for tearing-off the cap comprises a forked handle k which is provided with pins o adapted to grip the projectile and cams or arms n adapted to engage below the collar d. Another tool comprises a pivotal ring adapted to receive the spiral part of the projectile and a slotted plate mounted on a common base. When the projectile is inserted in the pivotal ring, the cap enters an enlargement in the slot of the plate. Oscillation of the pivotal ring will bring the cap against a constrict:on in the slot and tear it off. A spring may be provided to return the pivotal ring to its normal position.
Patent GB-190820514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Automatically Locking and Unlocking Railway Carriage Doors
Inventor: MACGREGOR GEORGE RUSSELL
Filed: 1908-09-30
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 20,514. Macgregor, G. R. Sept. 30. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Fastenings, r a i l w a ycarriage door.-A shaft B is carried by bearings K mounted on the underside of the carriage. Keyed to the shaft B is a wide drum A receiving its motion from the axle of the carriage by a belt D, which is thereby free to move laterally on the drum when rounding corners with bogie carriages. Rotatable on the shaft B and on each side of the drum A are drums E having camgrooves e and drums of smaller diameter provided with truly turned grooves F. The drum A carries arms G which travel in the cam-grooves e, while pivoted to the bearings K are forks H, engaging the grooves F. The lower ends of these forks are connected by rods M to arms N carried by rods 0 which run the whole length of the carriage. Spring plates V are also secured to the lower ends of the forks H, and engage studs carried by the drums E, and thereby retard their rotation. When the carriage begins to move, the arms G carried by the drum A travel around the cam-grooves e, pressing the drums E outwards until studs f carried by them engage projections b on the axle. The drums E then revolve with the axle at the maximum distance from the drum A and, by means of their grooves F, the forks H, and the rods M, partly rotate the spindles 0 in such a direction that the levers P carried by them force the rods R upwards and lock the doors. The lock shown in Fig. 2 is so arranged that the spring T draws the bolt U inwards when the pressure of the rods R is removed. The bolt U is rounded or bevelled, and the rods R are telescoped and provided with springs r, so that the door may be closed after the rods R have been moved upwards.
Patent GB-190900777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Valves.
IPC: F16K31/54
Filed: 1909-01-12
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 777. Hopkinson, L. H., and Hopkinson, & Co., J. Jan. 12. Sliding valves. - I n valves of the parallelslide stop - valve type operated by rack-andpinion gear, stops are provided on the casing or gland and on the pinion or its spindle, to limit the movement of the valve by limiting the movement of the pinion. For example, the pinion spindle B is limited by a stop C formed integral with it which runs in a segmental recess D in the casing. Other constructions are given in which a flat on the spindle, a pin on the face of the pinion projecting into a segmental groove, and a projection on a sleeve, secured to the spindle, moving between stops on a plain gland or on the key-locking gland, are severally used. The sleeve on the spindle may also carry an indicating-finger.
Patent GB-190901453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pulley Blocks for Raising and Lowering Weights.
Inventor: CAMERON ALLAN FERGUSON
IPC: B66D3/16
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1910-01-21
Abstract: 1453. Cameron, A. F., and Green, W. M. Jan. 21. Geared pulley-hoists; brakes; self-sustaining gear.-Relates to two-speed worm-driven pulleyblocks in which the load can be suspended either from one end of the chain or from a loop in the chain, and consists in providing selfsustaining mechanism at each end of the worm shaft so that the load is under automatic control when suspended from either hook. The worm shaft 1, operated by the hand chain-wheel 5, carries at each end a boss 24, in which are fitted radial spring pawls engaging ratchet teeth formed on the inner peripheries of thimbles 20. The outer surfaces of the thimbles are conical and are engaged frictionally with the frame 28 by the end thrust of the worm. One or other of the thimbles acts as a brake according to which hook the load is suspended from. The longitudinal movement of the worm is also under the control of a lever 29 operated by a hand chain. The braking-surface of the thimble may be plane instead of conical, and a hand-controlled lever brake may be provided acting radially against the worm shaft.
Patent GB-190903620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Umbrella Coverings.
Inventor: HUGENDUBEL ERNST
IPC: A45B25/18
Filed: 1908-09-09
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 3620. Hugendubel, E. Sept. 9, 1908. Covers; open-caps. -Umbrella covers a are fastened by placing them over a cap-piece i, Fig. 3, and fastening them by means of a ring k; the edge l of the cap-piece is then bent over. The device may be made in one piece with the ordinary cap m, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190904484-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protector and Ash Container for Cigars and Cigarettes.
Inventor: MACNAUGHTON-JONES MACNAUGHTON
IPC: A24F13/14
Filed: 1909-08-23
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 4484. Jones, M. Macnaughton-. Aug. 23. No Patent granted (Scaling fee not paid). Wind-guard and ash-retaining attachments for cigars and cigarettes.-Feet or supports e are made adjustable along an ash-retainer for supporting the cigar or cigarette horizontally or at a suitable angle with the surface on which it is laid, the ash - retainer being of the type that is formed of a trough-shaped strip of wood, metal, paper, cardboard, &c., and attached to a cigar or cigarette holder, or to the mouthpiece of a cigar or cigarette. In the case of a holder the retainer is attached to a band d, and in the case of a cigar &c. spring clips i are employed.
Patent GB-190905003-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Arrangements for Generating a Synchronous Alternating Current of Limited or Defined Strength.
Inventor: MOSER ROBERT
IPC: H02K19/38
Filed: 1909-03-01
Granted: 1910-03-01
Abstract: 5003. Moser, R. March 1. Alternating-current commutator machines; exciting.-The rotating field magnet of an alternating- current machine for producing a current of constant or limited strength is self-excited by means of a commutator winding connected to the terminals of the machine, and in addition constant, ampereturns are produced either in the same or in a separate rotor winding by an external source of continuous or alternating current. Fig. 2 shows a three-phase machine having a stator winding s, the rotor being provided with two windings e, k. The winding e, of the continuous-current type, is supplied by way of brushes m with a current proportional to the terminal voltages through a transformer h and a variable resistance w or the like. The winding k is supplied with a constant current through slip-rings q from a direct-current source, such as a positively-driven exciter. The constant exciting ampere-turns may be produced in a second commutator winding similar to the winding e and having the three brushes thereon connected to a self-exciting alternator mounted on the rotor shaft. A single rotor winding l, Fig. 4, may be employed, the armature winding d of the separate exciting- machine being connected in parallel or in series with the transformer h ; or separate rotor brushes may be provided for the two exciting-currents. For single-phase working, the self-excited rotor winding e, Fig. 7, is provided with a pair of shortcircuited brushes x, preferably displaced from the axis of the stator winding s, or with a shortcircuited winding, and a choking-coil or condenser o is connected in circuit with the brushes z. A choking-coil n may also be arranged in circuit with the direct-current winding k to damp out current fluctuations therein. The rotor winding may be supplied with single-phase or polyphase current from a positively-coupled exciting-machine. Fig. 10 shows such an arrangement with a single commutator winding l, and having an exciting-machine d connected in series with the brushes z, a shortcircuited winding j being placed on the rotor. Separate sets of brushes may be provided for the two exciting-currents. The single-phase selfexciting current may be converted into polyphase currents before being supplied to the rotor by a phase-transformer, such as is described in Specification 7106/09, and the short-circuit winding j, Fig. 10, may be replaced by two pairs of brushes short-circuited at right-angles to each other. The machines above-described may be used as motors ; for example such a motor running light may be connected up in series with metallurgical or other apparatus to maintain the current constant. The current-strength is regulated by varying the separate excitation only. The machines are reversible and may be used for train-lighting.
Patent GB-190907098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coin Controlled Mechanism.
Inventor: BURKHART CHARLES FRANK
IPC: G07F17/22
Filed: 1909-03-24
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 7098. Burkhart, C. F. March 24. Drawings to Specification. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-A coin-freed boot and shoe cleaning machine is described in which a reciprocating table carrying the brushes, blacking - distributing apparatus, &c. is arranged to make eight reciprocations each time a coin is inserted, four reciprocations in each of two cycles for cleaning each boot &c.
Patent GB-190907931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matters of the Anthracene Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C09B3/32
Filed: 1909-04-02
Granted: 1909-11-04
Abstract: 7931. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin and Soda Fabrik]. April 2. Halogenbenzanthrone dyes are obtained by treating with halogen or a halogenating - agent the dyes obtained by treating a halogenated benzanthrone compound with caustic alkali. According to examples, dichlorisoviolanthrene is obtained by treating isoviolanthrene with sulphuryl chloride or gaseous chlorine in the presence of nitrobenzene, and dibromisoviolanthrene is obtained by use of bromine under pressure or bromine in presence of nitrobenzene. Specifications 22,519/05 and 20,837/06 are referred to.
Patent GB-190918247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Operation of Signal Horns.
Inventor: CODD MORTIMER ARTHUR
IPC: G10K9/10
Filed: 1909-08-07
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 18,247. Codd, M. A. Aug. 7. Mechanically-operated sheet and plate vibrators. - A warning-appliance for motor-vehicles, launches, &c., consists of a horn a, a diaphragm c mounted in a casing b, and a rotary disk k driven through a flexible shaft f, and carrying pivoted flail-like strikers g.
Patent GB-190920837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Couplings for Conduits for Fluid.
Inventor: WAKEFIELD CHARLES CHEERS
IPC: F16L29/00
Filed: 1909-09-11
Granted: 1909-12-31
Abstract: 20,837. Wakefield, C. C. Sept. 11. Couplings, disconnectible, with valves.-In a disconnectible coupling, in which one element is provided with a valve, the two portions are connected by a yoke, so pivoted to one element that its motion operates the valve, which is swung over the other element, and clamped by a screw. The portion of the coupling B, Figs. 1 and 2, is clamped to the portion A by a screw C' carried in the yoke C, which embraces the screws or lugs A', A', and is pivoted on the squared extension A' and screw A<5> so that, when swung to disconnect the coupling, it operates the cock A<2>, the extension B<3> being long enough to prevent disconnexion before the cock is closed. The flange B<2> and groove A<3> may be replaced by a tapered spigot and socket.
Patent GB-190925474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water-gas Apparatus.
Inventor: GLASGOW ARTHUR GRAHAM
IPC: C10J3/72
Filed: 1909-11-04
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 25,474. Glasgow, A. G. Nov. 4. Lids and covers.-A lid or cover B or the like for gas-producers &e. having sufficient weight to overcome the normal pressure and arranged to act as a relief valve, is operated by a hand lever L through rods and levers K, J, F so that it is raised from its seat by the lever F and cranked rod D on the carriage C, and moved away from the outlet A along the rails E. The system of levers gives a large mechanical advantage for the small lift of the valve, and reduced mechanical advantage with increased speed for the side motion. In a modified construction, the carriage C is replaced by a pair of wheels on the levers F, the valve B being connected to the extremity of the levers F.
Patent GB-190926601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aeroplanes.
Inventor: ROSSEL FREDERIC CHARLES
IPC: B64C35/00
Filed: 1909-11-16
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 26,601. Rossel, F. C. Feb. 12, [Convention date]. Shock of landing, deadening; starting.-In a launching-device of the type in which the angle of attack of the supporting-planes is suddenly increased by the release of springs, the springs for absorbing shocks on landing are utilized. The stems a of the forks carrying the front wheels pass through the springs c, and are provided with rack teeth, which are engaged by pawls b fixed to the machine so that the stems can slide freely in the direction of compression of the springs. The springs may be initially compressed by means of a winch g with a pawl i and cable h. The machine is then run along the ground, and at the desired moment the pawls b are released to increase suddenly the angle of attack of the planes d, e. A second spring with a smaller amplitude may be used to absorb ground shocks when the main spring has been set for the launching. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also a modification, Fig. 3, in which the supporting-planes d, e are pivoted to the frame f of the machine and are operated from an horizontally disposed spring c, not a landing spring, acting through a lever n. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190928203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flying Machines.
Inventor: STOREY ISAAC HENRY
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1909-12-03
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 28,203. Storey, I. H. Dec. 3. Cars; propelling.-A body for attachment by rigid or elastic supports to the frame of a machine is preferably of torpedo shape with conoidal ends. The propeller 22 is either mounted directly on the motor shaft, or driven therefrom through a chain and gear-wheels. The radiator 16 is arranged below the outside of the body, and a fuel tank 9 is placed behind the aviator's seat 5. The top 12 of the body can be raised for inspection of the motor. A dash-board 21 may carry any necessary fittings, and a steering-wheel 19 is arranged in front of the aviator.
Patent GB-190928256-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Production of Fine Artificial Threads.
Inventor: FRIEDRICH PHILIPP
IPC: D01F2/00
Filed: 1909-12-03
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 28,256. Friedrich, P. Dec. 3, 1908, [Convention date]. Ammoniacal copper solutions; xanthates. - Artificial threads are produced by projecting cellulose solutions through large orifices into a precipitating - bath, the thick threads being drawn out and becoming stiff therein. In an example, the spinning liquid flows from a number of small glass tubes into a funnel-shaped sloping gutter ending in an almost horizontal gutter, and through which a sufficient volume of precipitating-liquid flows. The thread is drawn out by the flowing motion of the precipitating- liquid and the pull of a drawing-off roller. Suitable cellulose solutions are viscose and ammoniacal - copper solutions such as those described in Specification 4104/09, 7617/09, and 14,112/09. The precipitating-bath may be that described in Specification 17,967/08, considerably diluted. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 8083/02, [Class 120, Spinning].
Patent GB-191002287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Journals for Shafts and in Crank-shafts.
IPC: F16C3/10
Filed: 1910-01-29
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 2287. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. April 27 1909, [Convention date]. Crank-shafts.-In a construction of crankshaft in which the shaft and crank - pin have reduced journals a<3> united to the crank B by shrinking, the rounded shoulders a' which are usually formed do not penetrate the crank but are overhung by annular projections as, which bear against the faces of the crank. A similar construction is given to a shaft which has a reduced portion running in a bearing.
Patent GB-191005120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Turbine Blades.
Inventor: SULZER ROBERT
IPC: F01D5/22
Filed: 1910-03-01
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 5120. Sulzer, R. May 3, 1909, [Convention date]. Blades.-The annular groove d in a shrouding-ring c which receives the tips e of the blades a is covered by a strip g of sheet metal provided with slots f, through which the blade-tips are inserted.
Patent GB-191006653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto Electric Ignition Machines.
IPC: H02K21/32
Filed: 1910-03-16
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 6653. Bosch, H., [Firm of]. May 18, 1909, [Convention date]. Magneto - electric machines. - The field magnets of ignition magnetos are bowed to conform as pole-pieces with the surface of the armature, and are retained in a speciallyshaped casing by bent-over ears. The magnets a, bent to the shape shown in Fig. 1, are formed at band c to fit the casing d, which is constructed, preferably of non-magnetic material, with end plates e, at least one of which has an opening large enough to admit the armature. After the magnets are inserted from above, ears h, primarily in line with the end plates, are bent over to retain them. Projections i supplement the fitting- surfaces at b. The ears may be internal, and fit in recesses k, Fig. 4. If more than two magnets are employed, a casing is used having a rib, provided with ears, between each pair or less number. The Specification in the original form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), describes also a method of fixing the magnets to the casing by means of set-screws ; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.